Antenatal Classes in Stratford
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Congratulations and welcome to our antenatal classes in Stratford
Prepare for parenthood with our award-winning antenatal classes in Stratford.
Happy Parents Happy Baby offers you the ultimate support system, with a whole team of different pregnancy, birth, and parenting experts guiding you through the course.
You’ll also meet a fun and sociable group of local expectant parents just like you.
We’re proud to have been voted ‘best antenatal classes’ and can’t wait to welcome you into our wonderful network of parents here in East London.
If course is sold out, join our waiting list
Congratulations and welcome to our antenatal classes in Stratford
Prepare for parenthood with our award-winning antenatal classes in Stratford.
Happy Parents Happy Baby offers you the ultimate support system, with a whole team of different pregnancy, birth, and parenting experts guiding you through the course.
You’ll also meet a fun and sociable group of local expectant parents just like you.
We’re proud to have been voted ‘best antenatal classes’ and can’t wait to welcome you into our wonderful network of parents here in East London.
Stratford: where are the classes held?
Our Stratford antenatal classes take place at the Rum House at Jim & Tonic East on Stratford High Street. It is close to Stratford station and the area is also easily accessible by bus.
What’s included on the course?
Course includes in person hypnobirthing and baby first aid
Reunion with your babies
18h of teaching and 4h of dedicated social time
Specialists include
Midwife
Obstetric doctor
Hypnobirthing teacher
Paediatric (baby) doctor
Feeding specialist
Baby first aid instructor
Physiotherapist
Head to one of our fun and social venues (no church halls, scout huts or flipcharts here!)
Meet likeminded, local friends having babies at a similar time
Learn everything you need to know for birth and life with a newborn in one course (no add ons!)
Each week covers one of five themes and includes:
A 2h in-person session, packed with practical and social activities
A bank of videos to support everything you learn
Different specialists each week
A live-online Q&A session
Notes, useful downloads and exclusive discounts
How much are Stratford antenatal classes?
Our Stratford antenatal classes cost £259 for two people. We also offer a single-parent discount. See our FAQs for full details.
How do I book?
Booking is easy!
1) Find the month that works for you from the list below - click the + to see individual session dates
2) Then select the month you want to book from the month drop down beneath and click BOOK NOW!
3) Enter your details, including an email address, your name and contact number and your payment details.
4) Once you’ve paid you’ll receive a confirmation email.
5) You will be sent further instructions before your course starts
If course is sold out, join our waiting list and we’ll be in touch as soon as a spot opens up.
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Ideal for babies due mid August, September and October
In person sessions: 7-9pm
Monday 1st July: Preparing for birth
Monday 8th July: Hypnobirthing
Monday 15th July: Practical baby care
Monday 22nd July: Baby first aid and self care for parents
Monday 29th July: Celebration social - a purely social session
Saturday 2nd November at 3pm: Reunion - details will be sent closer to the time
Extra live online content: 7:30pm
Every Thursday evening throughout your course, our specialists of the week will be on hand to support you with any extra questions in the following live online sessions:
Thursday 4th July: Midwife and obstetric doctor Q&A
Thursday 11th July: Hypnobirthing relaxations and breathing practice
Thursday 18th July: Feeding specialist Q&A
Thursday 25th July: Baby doctor/First Aid & Physiotherapist Q&A
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Ideal for babies due mid September, October and November
In person sessions: 7-9pm
Monday 5th August: Preparing for birth
Monday 12th August: Hypnobirthing
Monday 19th August: Practical baby care
Tuesday 27th August: Baby first aid and self care for parents
Monday 2nd September: Celebration social - a purely social session
Saturday 30th November at 3pm: Reunion - details will be sent closer to the time
Extra live online content: 7:30pm
Every Thursday evening throughout your course, our specialists of the week will be on hand to support you with any extra questions in the following live online sessions:
Thursday 8th August: Midwife and obstetric doctor Q&A
Thursday 15th August: Hypnobirthing relaxations and breathing practice
Thursday 22nd August: Feeding specialist Q&A
Thursday 29th August: Baby doctor/First Aid & Physiotherapist Q&A
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Ideal for babies due mid October, November and December
In person sessions: 7-9pm
Please note all sessions of this course will be held at: Jim & Tonic East, The Rum House, 133 High St, London E15 2RB
Monday 2nd September: Preparing for birth
Monday 9th September: Hypnobirthing
Monday 16th September: Practical baby care
Monday 23rd September: Baby first aid and self care for parents
Monday 30th September: Celebration social - a purely social session
Saturday 4th January at 3pm: Reunion - details will be sent closer to the time
Extra live online content: 7:30pm
Every Thursday evening throughout your course, our specialists of the week will be on hand to support you with any extra questions in the following live online sessions:
Thursday 5th September: Midwife and obstetric doctor Q&A
Thursday 12th September: Hypnobirthing relaxations and breathing practice
Thursday 19th September: Feeding specialist Q&A
Thursday 26th September: Baby doctor/First Aid & Physiotherapist Q&A
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Item descriptionIdeal for babies due mid November, December & January
In person sessions: 7-9pm
Monday 30th September: Preparing for birth
Monday 7th October: Hypnobirthing
Monday 14th October: Practical baby care
Monday 21st October: Baby first aid and self care for parents
Monday 28th October: Celebration social - a purely social session
Saturday 1st February at 3pm: Reunion - details will be sent closer to the time
Extra live online content: 7:30pm
Every Thursday evening throughout your course, our specialists of the week will be on hand to support you with any extra questions in the following live online sessions:
Thursday 3rd October: Midwife and obstetric doctor Q&A
Thursday 10th October: Hypnobirthing relaxations and breathing practice
Thursday 17th October: Feeding specialist Q&A
Thursday 24th October: Baby doctor/First Aid & Physiotherapist Q&A
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Ideal for babies due mid December, January & February
In person sessions: 7-9pm
Monday 28th October: Preparing for birth
Monday 4th November: Hypnobirthing
Monday 11th November: Practical baby care
Monday 18th November: Baby first aid and self care for parents
Monday 25th November: Celebration social - a purely social session
Saturday 1st March at 3pm: Reunion - details will be sent closer to the time
Extra live online content: 7:30pm
Every Thursday evening throughout your course, our specialists of the week will be on hand to support you with any extra questions in the following live online sessions:
Thursday 31st October: Midwife and obstetric doctor Q&A
Thursday 7th November: Hypnobirthing relaxations and breathing practice
Thursday 14th November: Feeding specialist Q&A
Thursday 21st November: Baby doctor/First Aid & Physiotherapist Q&A
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Ideal for babies due mid January, February & March
In person sessions: 7-9pm
Monday 25th November: Preparing for birth
Monday 2nd December: Hypnobirthing
Monday 9th December: Practical baby care
Monday 16th December: Baby first aid and self care for parents
Monday 6th January: Celebration social - a purely social session
Saturday 5th April at 3pm: Reunion - details will be sent closer to the time
Extra live online content: 7:30pm
Every Thursday evening throughout your course, our specialists of the week will be on hand to support you with any extra questions in the following live online sessions:
Thursday 28th November: Midwife and obstetric doctor Q&A
Thursday 5th December: Hypnobirthing relaxations and breathing practice
Thursday 12th December: Feeding specialist Q&A
Thursday 19th December: Baby doctor/First Aid & Physiotherapist Q&A
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Ideal for babies due mid February, March & April
In person sessions: 7-9pm
Monday 6th January: Preparing for birth
Monday 13th January: Hypnobirthing
Monday 20th January: Practical baby care
Monday 27th January: Baby first aid and self care for parents
Monday 3rd February: Celebration social - a purely social session
Saturday 10th May at 3pm: Reunion - details will be sent closer to the time
Extra live online content: 7:30pm
Every Thursday evening throughout your course, our specialists of the week will be on hand to support you with any extra questions in the following live online sessions:
Thursday 9th January: Midwife and obstetric doctor Q&A
Thursday 16th January: Hypnobirthing relaxations and breathing practice
Thursday 23rd January: Feeding specialist Q&A
Thursday 30th January: Baby doctor/First Aid & Physiotherapist Q&A
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Ideal for babies due mid March, April and May
In person sessions: 7-9pm
Monday 3rd February: Preparing for birth
Monday 10th February: Hypnobirthing
Monday 17th February: Practical baby care
Monday 24th February: Baby first aid and self care for parents
Monday 3rd March: Celebration social - a purely social session
Saturday 7th June at 3pm: Reunion - details will be sent closer to the time
Extra live online content: 7:30pm
Every Thursday evening throughout your course, our specialists of the week will be on hand to support you with any extra questions in the following live online sessions:
Thursday 6th February: Midwife and obstetric doctor Q&A
Thursday 13th February: Hypnobirthing relaxations and breathing practice
Thursday 20th February: Feeding specialist Q&A
Thursday 27th February: Baby doctor/First Aid & Physiotherapist Q&A
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Ideal for babies due mid April, May and June
In person sessions: 7-9pm
Monday 3rd March: Preparing for birth
Monday 10th March: Hypnobirthing
Monday 17th March: Practical baby care
Monday 24th March: Baby first aid and self care for parents
Monday 31st March: Celebration social - a purely social session
Saturday 5th July at 3pm: Reunion - details will be sent closer to the time
Extra live online content: 7:30pm
Every Thursday evening throughout your course, our specialists of the week will be on hand to support you with any extra questions in the following live online sessions:
Thursday 6th March: Midwife and obstetric doctor Q&A
Thursday 13th March: Hypnobirthing relaxations and breathing practice
Thursday 20th March: Feeding specialist Q&A
Thursday 27th March: Baby doctor/First Aid & Physiotherapist Q&A
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Ideal for babies due mid May, June and July
In person sessions: 7-9pm
Monday 31st March: Preparing for birth
Monday 7th April: Hypnobirthing
Monday 14th April: Practical baby care
Tuesday 22nd April: Baby first aid and self care for parents
Monday 28th April: Celebration social - a purely social session
Saturday 2nd August at 3pm: Reunion - details will be sent closer to the time
Extra live online content: 7:30pm
Every Thursday evening throughout your course, our specialists of the week will be on hand to support you with any extra questions in the following live online sessions:
Thursday 3rd April: Midwife and obstetric doctor Q&A
Thursday 10th April: Hypnobirthing relaxations and breathing practice
Thursday 17th April: Feeding specialist Q&A
Thursday 24th April: Baby doctor/First Aid & Physiotherapist Q&A
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Ideal for babies due mid June, July and August
In person sessions: 7-9pm
Monday 28th April: Preparing for birth
Tuesday 6th May: Hypnobirthing
Monday 12th May: Practical baby care
Monday 19th May: Baby first aid and self care for parents
Tuesday 27th May: Celebration social - a purely social session
Saturday 6th September at 3pm: Reunion - details will be sent closer to the time
Extra live online content: 7:30pm
Every Thursday evening throughout your course, our specialists of the week will be on hand to support you with any extra questions in the following live online sessions:
Thursday 1st May: Midwife and obstetric doctor Q&A
Thursday 8th May: Hypnobirthing relaxations and breathing practice
Thursday 15th May: Feeding specialist Q&A
Thursday 22nd May: Baby doctor/First Aid & Physiotherapist Q&A
Sold out course? Join our waiting list.
Who runs the classes?
Meet Annabel.
Annabel is one the midwives that runs our antenatal classes in Stratford. She graduated from Anglia Ruskin University in Essex and now works as a community midwife. Annabel’s hobbies including painting and in her spare time she likes to get outdoors and do long walks in the countryside. She says ‘I’m looking forward to meeting you all on the course - I hope you finish the course feeling confident and excited for your new journey into becoming parents!’
How does this differ to NCT classes in Stratford?
The reason NCT springs to mind first for many people when thinking about antenatal classes is because the classes have been around since the 1950s. For many decades they were the only form of antenatal classes available. This means many people believe that all antenatal classes are NCT classes, which is not the case.
The NCT is a charity and instructors complete a degree course to teach the classes. All Happy Parents Happy Baby instructors are midwives and doctors so have a degree but also thousands of hours of practical experience working in birth centres and hospitals.
Unlike NCT classes, our antenatal classes all include hypnobirthing and baby first aid at no extra cost. At the time of writing, NCT classes in Stratford are priced at £369, compared to £259 for Happy Parents Happy Baby antenatal classes. The NCT classes in Stratford take place at Salvation Army Stratford whereas our classes take place at Jim & Tonic so you can relax and make the most of socialising with your course mates.
Our local Stratford community
Most of the people coming on our Stratford course are from Stratford. The course is also popular with those living in neighbouring areas of Bromley-by-Bow and West Ham.
From walks in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, coffees in Westfield and the East Village to playdates at each other’s houses, graduates from our Stratford antenatal classes are never short of things to do together.
Is it worth it?
“Truly brilliant course. Couldn’t wish for better. Feel so much more empowered about birth and looking after baby having been on this course. The resources you’re given afterwards are great too. Excellent value for money! Thanks guys”
Kate and Jason, January course
Have questions? See our FAQs or get in touch.
You can find answers to commonly asked question on our FAQs page. Alternatively our customer happiness team will be happy to help you with any enquiries - drop them an email them at bookings@happyparentshappybaby.com